Florida Living with Melissa
American Dream
The show that tells Winter Park's story, one episode at a time.
American Dream TV is an Emmy-nominated, Telly Award-winning national television and streaming show featuring the people, places and lifestyles that make communities across the country special, with episodes featured on The Travel Channel and HGTV. As the Winter Park host of American Dream TV, Melissa brings viewers inside the community she has called home for more than 35 years, sharing the lifestyle, places and people that make Winter Park such a special place to live.
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American Dream TV streams on HGTV, Travel Channel, Prime Video, YouTube, Tubi, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, CNBC, and Bloomberg.
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Recent episodes tell the story of Winter Park one conversation at a time, from Park Avenue storefronts to the landmarks the whole city loves.
NOT YOUR TYPICAL PARK AVE
Longtime Winter Park locals and Imperial on Park co-founders John Washburn and Drew Weisner sit down with American Dream TV host Melissa Johnson to share the story behind one of Park Avenue's most distinctive spaces.
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WHAT MAKES THE WINTER PARK ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE SO SPECIAL?
What makes the Winter Park St Patrick’s Day Parade so special? It’s a tradition that has been bringing generations together in Winter Park for years. Families don’t just attend this parade.
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SHOPPING IN WINTER PARK FLORIDA
Park Avenue boutiques do charm like nowhere else in Central Florida. Melissa takes a stroll through the shops and the people behind them.
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Winter Park Distilling Company
The spirit that put Winter Park on the map now has a new home on Park Avenue.
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WINTER PARK'S SECRET FORMULA
Chamber President Betsy Gardner shares how Winter Park leads with values, blending a world-class downtown with genuine hometown heart.
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STEP INSIDE CASA FELIZ: A LEGACY IN WINTER PARK
This is the Winter Park mansion that saved the city's history. Melissa takes viewers inside Casa Feliz, one of the town's most treasured landmarks.
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INSIDE WINTER PARK'S LUXURY CAR SCENE
The luxury cars cruising down Park Avenue have stories behind them. Melissa meets the collectors and enthusiasts driving Winter Park's car scene.
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WINTER PARK'S FOODIE FAVORITES
Iconic bites and must-try spots in Winter Park, with Melissa taking you to the places locals love.
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ONE PURSE: HELPING WOMEN ESCAPE TRAFFICKING & REBUILD
One Purse is transforming lives one handbag at a time, helping survivors of trafficking rebuild through community, generosity, and economic opportunity.
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The Mysteries of Winter Park, FL
Explore a different side of Winter Park, Florida, with Original Orlando Tours on the Mysteries of Winter Park Ghost Tour. Strolling through the historic streets, we uncover intriguing local legends, ghostly tales, and stories from the past that still linger today. It’s a fascinating look at the history, mystery, and timeless character of Winter Park.
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